The four furies of geopolitics: zero-sum politics

09 Mar 2018

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The four furies of geopolitics: zero-sum politics

In this video series we explore four “furies” of geopolitics that will impact the business environment in the coming years. Control Risks’ Jonathan Wood examines the key macro trends and changing dynamics that make the world a less certain and more complex place for businesses to operate in – starting with the return of zero-sum politics.

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